Refrigeration Technician 2, Facilities - St. Johns, FL

Publix Super Markets; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Private stock purchase

401(k) retirement savings plan

Health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a Refrigeration Technician 2 to join our Facilities Refrigeration team. You will perform general rack refrigeration maintenance and HVAC repairs in our retail stores, while mentoring Refrigeration Technician 1s.

Responsibilities include evaluating HVACR systems, maintaining parts inventory, and supporting special projects across stores, with potential overtime and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• HVAC or Refrigeration trade school completion or equivalent experience.
• At least three years refrigeration experience OR one year as Refrigeration Technician 1.
• Must be 20+ with valid driver's license and EPA Universal License.
• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel; EMS system familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and repair HVACR systems in the retail environment.
• Mentor Refrigeration Technician 1 in service techniques.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and housekeeping.
• Support special refrigeration projects and corporate initiatives.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

MS Office

EMS knowledge

Flexible hours travel

Education

HVAC or Refrigeration Trade School

Tools

Danfoss EMS

Emerson EMS

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Refrigeration Technician 2 to join our Facilities Refrigeration team! Refrigeration Technician 2s support the retail refrigeration operations by performing general rack refrigeration maintenance, routine general refrigeration maintenance service requests for retail stores, HVAC repair and maintenance. Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating and performing HVACR repairs and general maintenance on all refrigeration systems and equipment in the Retail environment
• Training and mentoring other Refrigeration Technician 1’s on all aspects of performing service on all equipment
• Performing housekeeping duties such as maintaining accurate parts inventory
• Participating in special refrigeration projects for retail facilities and assisting with the implementation of corporate projects

Department

Facilities

Job Category

Maintenance & Equipment

Required Qualifications

• HVAC or Refrigeration Trade School completion or equivalent experience
• At least three (3) years working in refrigeration in either service or construction discipline OR at least one (1) year as a Refrigeration Technician 1
• Must be at least 20 years old and have a valid driver license
• EPA Universal License
• Electrical circuit troubleshooting
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of EMS systems i.e., Danfoss and Emerson
• Ability to lift/lower/climb ladders/walk on roofs
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, on call rotations and travel with overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years working in refrigeration in either service or construction disciplines OR two (2) more years working as a Refrigeration Technician 2

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.